Commencement

The College’s 180th commencement ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Gettell Amphitheater.
Schedules
Get a run-down of all that’s happening on campus.
Commencement Tickets
Find out where and when you can pick up tickets for the commencement ceremony.
Dining on Campus
Peruse our commencement menus and get instructions on how to purchase meal tickets.
Accessibility and Accommodation
Discover what resources are available for guests who have a physical disability or other special need that requires accommodation.
Language Translation
Fill out a request for one or more translation headsets for use at the Commencement ceremony.
Items for Purchase
Learn more about where you can buy photography, announcements, and other memorabilia.
FAQ
Get answers to the questions that most seniors—and their families—have.
Events for Graduate Students
See the schedule of Commencement week events for graduate students.
Anqa Khan speaking at 2017 Commencement

Commencement remarks and citations

The brilliant speeches by students, faculty, and honorary degree recipients during the 2017 Commencement exercises
Rand Abu Al-Sha’r ’17

Mount Holyoke: life-changing by design

With Commencement just days away, Rand Abu Al-Sha’r ’17 reflects on her journey: “Everything at Mount Holyoke is connected.”
MHC’s new online map includes a feedback button for comments and suggestions.

A student-made map to navigate campus

The new online campus map is packed with useful information, can be easily read on a smartphone — and was created by Sarah Robinson '17
Lydia Beller-McKenna ’17

Meet the class of 2017: Lydia Beller-McKenna

“Mount Holyoke gave me the academic rigor and community structure that I was seeking and I’ll be forever grateful.”
Arielle Seriah Derival ’17

Meet the class of 2017: Arielle Derival

“I am proud that we have changed the conversation around immigration and undocumented individuals into a positive and purposeful one.”
Parvathy Bhushan ’17

Meet the class of 2017: Parvathy Bhushan

“Mount Holyoke helps you connect to people, be it through small class sizes, residential halls out of a fairytale or the diversity and humility we bring.”